Dimensions (Inches) |
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| Overall Length Including Bumpers: | |
| All Models Except Station Wagon | 220.4 |
| Station Wagons | 216.5 |
| Overall Height (Loaded) | |
| Hardtops | 55.1 |
| Sedans | 56.0 |
| Convertibles | 55.2 |
| Station Wagons | 56.7 |
| Overall Width | |
| Hardtops and Convertibles | 79.4 |
| 4 Door Sedan and Station Wagons | 79.6 |
| Tread- All Models | |
| Front | 62.0 |
| Rear | 62.0 |
| Wheelbase | |
| All Models Except Station Wagons | 123.0 |
| Station Wagons | 119.0 |
| Shipping Weight (No accessories) | |
| 4 Door Sedan - Breezeway (Monterey) | 3966 |
| 4 Door Sedan - (Monterey) | 3903 |
| Convertible - Bucket Seats S-55 | 5045 |
| Station Wagon - 9 Pass. (Commuter) | 4331 |
The Warranty plate is located on the rear (lock) face of the left front door panel.
The official Vehicle Identification Number for title and registration purposes is stamped on a tab attached to the top right side (weld flange) of the dash panel in the engine compartment (see below). Do not use the "Vehicle Warranty" plate for title or registration purposes.
Body
| Serial Code | Body Code | Body Type |
| Monterey (Bench) | ||
| 44 | 54A | 4-Door Sedan |
| 43 | 62A | 2-Door Sedan |
| 42 | 50A | 4-Door Sedan (Rev. B/Lite) |
| 47 | 63A | 2-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 45 | 76A | 2-Door Convertible |
| 48 | 57A | 4-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| S55 (Bucket) | ||
| 49 | *63G | 2-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 46 | *76G | 2-Door Convertible |
| Montclair (Bench) | ||
| 54 | 54B | 4-Door Sedan |
| 57 | 63B | 2-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 58 | 57B | 4-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| Parklane (Bench) | ||
| 62 | 50F | 4-Door Sedan (Rev. B/Lite) |
| 68 | 57F | 4-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 67 | 63F | 2-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 65 | 76F | 2-Door Convertible |
| Parklane (Bucket) | ||
| 67 | 63C | 2-Door Hardtop (Fastback) |
| 65 | 76C | 2-Door Convertible |
| Station Wagons (Bench) | ||
| -Commuter- | ||
| 72 | 71B | 4-Door 6 Passenger |
| 72 | *71C | 4-Door 9 Passenger |
| -Colony Park- | ||
| 76 | 71E | 4-Door 6 Passenger |
| 76 | *71A | 4-Door 9 Passenger |
Two-tone paint codes use the same symbols as the single colors except
that two symbols are used. The lower body color code will appear first in
the Warranty Plate Paint Color Space.
If a special paint is used, the paint color space will not be stamped.
| Code | Number | Color |
| A | 1724-A | Black |
| C | 1900-A | Dk. Executive Gray met. |
| F | 1226-A | Lt. Blue |
| H | 1912-A | Lt. Beige |
| K | 1903-A | Dk. Blue Met. |
| M | 1619-A | White |
| P | 1910-A | Med. Palomino Met. |
| R | 1879-A | Dk. Green Met. |
| T | 2008-A | Red |
| U | 1070-A | Med. Turquoise Met. |
| V | 1921-A | Emberglo Met. |
| X | 1632-A | Maroon Met. |
| Y | 1269-A | Lt. Blue Met. |
| Z | 1915-A | Med. Sage Gold Met. |
| 2 | 1907-A | Dk. Turquoise Met. |
| 4 | 1901-A | Med. Silver Met. |
| 8 | 1955-A | Yellow |
Deviation trim sets will use existing trim codes plus a suffix. A trim code with a numeral suffix is not serviced, while a trim code with a alphabetical suffix is serviced.
| Code | Trim Schemes |
| Colonnade Vinyl Bolster Mayfair Fabric Insert | |
| 12 | Blue |
| 15 | Red |
| 16 | Black |
| 17 | Aqua |
| 19 | Parchment |
| Colonnade Vinyl Bolster Shadow Stripe Vinyl Insert | |
| 72 | Blue |
| 75 | Red |
| 76 | Black |
| 7D | Parchment |
| Crinkle Vinyl Bolster Crinkle Vinyl Insert | |
| 22 | Blue |
| 25 | Red |
| 26 | Black |
| 2D | Parchment |
| D6 | White |
| 42 | Blue |
| 45 | Red |
| 46 | Black |
| 47 | Aqua |
| 48 | Ivy Gold |
| 4D | Parchment |
| E6 | White |
| 62 | Blue |
| 65 | Red |
| 66 | Black |
| 67 | Aqua |
| 68 | Ivy Gold |
| 6D | Parchment |
| F | White |
| A3 | Burgundy |
| 82 | Blue |
| 85 | Red |
| 86 | Black |
| M6 | White |
| 92 | Blue |
| 94 | Emberglow |
| 95 | Red |
| 96 | Black |
| G | White |
| Crinkle Vinyl Bolster Mosaic Fabric Insert | |
| 31 | Silver |
| 32 | Blue |
| 36 | Black |
| 37 | Aqua |
| 38 | Ivy Gold |
| 39 | Parchment Palomino |
| Silk Chord Fabric Bolster Brocarre Fabric Insert | |
| 51 | Silver |
| 52 | Blue |
| 53 | Burgundy |
| 56 | Black |
| 57 | Aqua |
| 58 | Ivy Gold |
| 5D | Parchment |
The code letters for the month are preceded by a numeral to show the day of the month when the car was completed. The second year code letters are to be used if 1966 model production exceeds 12 months.
| Month | First Model Year | Second Model Year |
| January | A | N |
| February | B | P |
| March | C | Q |
| April | D | R |
| May | E | S |
| June | F | T |
| July | G | U |
| August | H | V |
| September | J | W |
| October | K | X |
| November | L | Y |
| December | M | Z |
Domestic Special Orders, Foreign Special Orders, and Pre-Approved Special Orders have the complete order number recorded in this space. Also to appear in this space is the two-digit code number of the District which ordered the unit. If the unit is regular production, only the District code number will appear.
| District Code | |
| Code | District |
| 11 | Boston |
| 15 | New York |
| 16 | Philadelphia |
| 17 | Washington |
| 21 | Atlanta |
| 22 | Dallas |
| 23 | Jacksonville |
| 26 | Memphis |
| 31 | Buffalo |
| 32 | Cincinnati |
| 33 | Cleveland |
| 34 | Detroit |
| 41 | Chicago |
| 42 | St. Louis |
| 46 | Twin Cities |
| 51 | Denver |
| 52 | Los Angeles |
| 53 | Oakland |
| 54 | Seattle |
| 81 | Ford of Canada |
| 84 | Home Office Reserve |
| 90's | Export |
A number designates a Conventional axle, while a letter designates an Equa-Lock differential.
| Code | Ratio | Code | Ratio |
| 1 | 3.00:1 | A | 3.00:1 |
| 4 | 3.25:1 | D | 3.25:1 |
| 5 | 3.50:1 | E | 3.50:1 |
| 6 | 2.80:1 | F | 2.80:1 |
| 1 | 3-Speed Manual-Shift |
| 4 | Automatic (C-6) |
| 5 | 4-Speed Manual-Shift |
| 8 | Automatic (Multi-Drive) |
The numeral "6" designates 1966.
| Code Letter | Assembly Plant |
| S | Pilot Plant |
| Z | St. Louis |
| W | Wayne |
| Code | Engine |
| H | 8-Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch (2-barrel Special) |
| Y | 8-Cylinder 390 Cubic Inch (2-barrel) |
| M | 8-Cylinder 410 Cubic Inch (4-barrel) |
| Q | 8-Cylinder 428 Cubic Inch (4-barrel) |
| P | 8-Cylinder 428 Cubic Inch (8-barrel High Police) |
| 8 | 8-Cylinder 428 Cubic Inch (4-barrel, Low Compression) |
Each assembly plant, with each model year, begins with consecutive unit number 500001 and continues on for each unit built.
Data taken from "1966 Service Specifications Handbook"